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WorksheetsAfrican Independence and Apartheid in South Africa
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which statement best expresses a major idea of Pan-Africanism?
African doctors should be trained in
Western schools.
European nations should reestablish
economic relationships with their former
African colonies.
African nations should work together to
solve their problems.
African nations should send
peacekeeping forces to settle disputes in
other areas of the world.
The actions of Jomo Kenyatta and Kwame Nkrumah were most closely associated with
a rise in nationalism in several African
countries
the end of apartheid in South Africa
a resurgence of colonialism in east Africa
the revival of Islam in northern Africa
A major factor in the development of 20th–century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common
language throughout most of Africa
goal to end European rule in Africa
ethnic bond among the people of
sub-Saharan Africa
religion throughout most of Africa
The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by
the topographic features of the continent
the patterns of European colonialism
traditional African language groups
The location of ancient African tribal kingdoms
The most significant occurrence in Africa since 1950 has been the
decrease in the birthrate in most nations
decline of European colonialism
unification of East African nations
establishment of communist regimes in most nations
"Rhodesia Becomes Zimbabwe"
"Gold Coast Becomes Ghana"
These headlines suggest that African governments sometimes rename their nations to
avoid military overthrow
reflect traditional cultures
reinforce colonial influences
increase foreign investments
In the early days of independence, a major problem for many African nations was a
shortage of skilled technical workers
scarcity of natural resources
lack of water for hydroelectric power
reluctance to accept economic aid from the United Nations
Some African nations have maintained close relationships with their former colonial rulers primarily because
economic and cultural ties remain strong
African leaders are unwilling to tackle problems on their own
outside nations do not provide assistance to African nations
most Africans want to keep their dual citizenship
One way in which apartheid in South Africa and the caste system in India are similar is that both systems
allowed for educational opportunities
determined roles based on gender
revolved around central religious beliefs
enforced different sets of rules for distinct groups of people
Which country is most closely associated with the terms pass laws, homelands, and white minority rule?
El Salvador
South Africa
Iran
Israel
One characteristic of apartheid, which was practiced in South Africa, is
forced migration of blacks to other nations
integration of all races in society
an open immigration system
segregation of the races
In 1990, the Republic of South Africa released Nelson Mandela from prison. This action symbolized the
effect of urbanization on traditional values
rejection of the civil rights movement in South Africa
effectiveness of international sanctions
failure of the United Nations to influence international policy
In the Republic of South Africa, the slogans "Freedom In Our Lifetime" and "New South Africa" changed from promises to reality after
Frederik W. de Klerk took over the radical white police force
United Nations troops occupied the Transvaal
Nelson Mandela was elected President
the majority of white South Africans returned to Europe
In the Republic of South Africa, the primary goal of the African National Congress (ANC) has been to
eliminate Communist influence
rule as the majority political party
create a united Africa
promote homeland areas for blacks
